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Colitis survivor Brody Johannesen


As he sat in his hospital bed, Brody Johannessen wondered, why me? What is wrong with me, what did I do to deserve this?

Weeks later looking in the mirror he saw someone he didn’t recognize. Someone who didn’t know where to look next or how his life would change.

80, 90, 100 pounds up on the bar. Now the only goal is to push the next rep.

LBCC sports science major Brody Johannessen was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis the summer before his senior year of high school. Not knowing if he would ever play the sport he loved again and how his life would change because of it.

“It was soul crushing, because I found out right before I had Linfield camp and wasn’t sure I was going to be able to play football that year,” said Johannessen.

Now, he smiles as he enters the gym, carrying a notebook with the day’s workout plan. The gym is where his time now belongs. When not hanging out with friends having a game night, brody goes to school full-time and works out regularly.

“Lifting was a big part of my life before I got colitis and I love lifting because it is where I go to just get away from everything,” said Johannessen.

One day Johansson discuses to create an Instagram page where others could see his progress grow. Brofit on instagram is where Johansson posts every time he worksout.

With an abundance of followers Johannessen likes keeps in touch and is willing to set up workout plans for anyone who asks.

“His Instagram page has inspired me, I’ve lifting with him before and he’s so dedicated, never worrying about the colitis. Sometimes I forget he even has it,” said business major Trenton Dutcher.

Colitis has never set back Johansson’s lifestyle. Emphasizing the changes his body has gone through is always something he is willing to speak about, but never without a smile.

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